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Lindsay Wilson (left) and Paden Gilhooley in a scene from Ed Schroeter's "Tide of Hope", the inaugural historial drama production of Trent Valley Archives Theatre. A prequel to the immigration story of Peter Robinson, the play will be performed at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough for school groups on May 15, 2024 with public performances on May 15 and 16. (Photo: Suzanne Schroeter)

Trent Valley Archives Theatre’s inaugural production comes to Peterborough’s Market Hall in May

Second public show added for award-winning playwright Ed Schroeter's 'Tide of Hope' telling the story of David Nagle's 1825 flight from Ireland to Upper Canada.
Lion Makaya Dafoe with two of the 75 turkeys and hams donated by individuals, businesses, and service clubs to the East Peterborough Lions Club for delivery to families in need during the annual Great Turkey Exchange. (Photo: East Peterborough Lions Club / Facebook)

East Peterborough Lions Club delivered 75 donated turkeys and hams to those in need...

The annual Great Turkey Exchange helps families who might otherwise go without a traditional Christmas dinner.
The Illuminated Forest at Ken Reid Conservation Area near Lindsay is a nighttime family attraction during the holidays where hundreds of trees along the Cedar Forest trail are adorned with lights. (Photo: Kawartha Conservation / Facebook)

Illuminated Forest at Ken Reid Conservation Area near Lindsay closed due to vandalism

A number of light strings were damaged at Kawartha Conservation's popular family holiday attraction.
Haliburton Highlands OPP are looking for this missing 49-year-old man, who was last seen in Coboconk on December 28, 2023. (Police-supplied photo)

LOCATED – Haliburton Highlands OPP searching for missing 49-year-old man

Jonathan was last seen in Coboconk early Thursday morning and is believe to be driving a red 2015 Ford Fusion.
Toronto-based music collective Doghouse Orchestra performs their unique brand of country, funk, and jazz music at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Saturday night. (Photo: Camille Neirynck-Guerrero)

nightlifeNOW – December 28 to January 3

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Peterborough County OPP are looking for this missing 34-year-old man, whose vehicle and dog were found abandoned just off County Road 507 in the Municipality of Trent Lakes on December 24, 2023. (Police-supplied photo)

LOCATED – Peterborough County OPP looking for missing 34-year-old man

Man's vehicle and dog were found abandoned off County Road 507 in Trent Lakes on Christmas Eve.
Cars on highway in fog

Environment Canada issues another fog advisory for Kawarthas region

Dense fog will result in near-zero visibility, with visibility improving for most areas Wednesday morning.
Police car lights. (Stock photo)

SIU investigating Boxing Day death of 40-year-old man in Lakefield apartment

Peterborough police had responded to a call from woman early Tuesday morning that her son was in distress.
Hands holding a smartphone displaying kawarthaNOW's 2023 holiday hours listing with a Christmas scene in the background. (Photo: kawarthaNOW)

What’s open and closed over Christmas and New Year’s 2023

Holiday hours for 288 selected businesses, organizations, and services in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Port Hope, and across the greater Kawarthas region.
Freezing rain on car

Freezing rain warning in effect Saturday morning for most of Kawarthas region

Precipitation is expected to be light, with 2mm of ice build-up at most.

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