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Regional health units regularly test the quality of water at beaches in the Kawarthas region during the summer months. (Photo: Peterborough Public Health)

Which beaches are open & closed in The Kawarthas

Beach water quality testing results in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland for July 25.
Millbrook BIA's 12th annual Ladies Night takes place in the newly rejuvenated downtown Millbrook. On August 4th, the downtown will be filled with more than 50 street vendors and most downtown retailers will be offering deals, and there'll be a fashion show, live entertainment, and more. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

Five reasons to celebrate Ladies Night in downtown Millbrook

August 4th event in newly rejuvenated downtown features food, shopping, and entertainment.
Dolce Vita Resto in downtown Peterborough now has live jazz on Thursday nights; reservations are recommended (graphic: Dolce Vita Resto / Facebook)

nightlifeNOW – July 21 to July 27

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, July 21 to Wednesday, July 27.
Michael Skinner with wife Catia (CEO at Kawartha Entertainment Group) and their son William

Michael Skinner hired as President and CEO of the Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster

Local entrepreneur and former federal Conservative candidate was previously acting in interim role.
Writer Adrian Lee profiles the town of Bobcaygeon in the digital edition of Maclean's magazine

Maclean’s magazine profiles Bobcaygeon

Writer Adrian Lee visits the town in The Kawarthas made famous by The Tragically Hip.
Basia Bulat, whose record "Good Advice" made the short list of 10 albums up for the 2016 Polaris Music Prize, performs at the Gordon Best Theatre on Wednesday, July 20th, with Evangeline Gentle opening

nightlifeNOW – July 14 to July 20

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, July 14 to Wednesday, July 20.
A screenshot from the drone video showing the 138 canoes and kayaks being lifted in the Peterborough Lift Lock

Watch a drone video of 138 canoes and kayaks squeezing into the Peterborough Lift...

Birds-eye view of world-record breaking National Canoe Day event at the world's highest hydraulic lift lock.
Stunning display gardens at Griffin's Greenhouse, one of seven locations on the self-guided Activity Haven Garden Tour on Saturday, July 16

Take a tour of the gardens of Peterborough this weekend

Tour features seven gardens and a marketplace at Activity Haven, with proceeds supporting the seniors' centre.
Walking on the beach at Darlington Provincial Park. On Friday, July 15, you can spend a day at one of Ontario's 330 provincial parks for free (photo: Ontario Parks)

Free day use of Ontario provincial parks returns on Friday, July 15

Parks also offering free activities on July 15 as Ontario government encourages healthy living by connecting with nature.
Paint the Town Red on Wednesday, July 13 and support United Way of Peterborough & District (graphic: Prevail Media)

Paint the Town Red fundraiser returns on Wednesday, July 13

21 participating Peterborough restaurants will donate 25% of the day's sales to the United Way.

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