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Former Barenaked Ladies lead singer, guitarist and primary songwriter Steven Page will perform on Willow Hill at Westben in Campbellford on July 19, 2024, one of 23 events during the not-for-profit arts organization's 25th anniversary season. (Photo: David Bergman)

Westben in Campbellford announces 25th anniversary summer season

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Season includes original musical theatre production, concerts ranging from classical to indie rock to jazz, comedy, a nature walk, storytelling, local performers, and more.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

Police arrest two women in connection with November 2022 death of 76-year-old man in...

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Charges of criminal negligence and failing to provide necessaries of life follow sudden death of John Fever on a rental property.
Peterborough singer-songwriter and guitarist Emily Burgess will be releasing her latest album "Arrow" at Erben in downtown Peterborough on Saturday night, with special musical guest Melissa Payne opening.

nightlifeNOW – January 25 to 31

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Freezing rain on tree branch

Freezing rain warning in effect Friday for northern Kawarthas region

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Ice build-up of 5-10 mm possible, with risk of freezing rain in southern Kawarthas and heavy rainfall in western Northumberland County.
A Peterborough Transit bus in front of a transit stop. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Peterborough Transit fare increase comes into effect February 1

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City council approved increase in 2024 budget as one measure to reduce property tax increase.
On behalf of federal energy and natural resources minister Jonathan Wilkinson, Whitby MP Ryan Turnbull announced $9.3 million in loans and grants to the City of Peterborough on January 24, 2024 for the city's new net zero carbon fire station, currently under construction at 100 Marina Boulevard. The new fire station will include automated control systems, ground source heat pumps, solar panels on the rooftop, a heat-recovery system, and water-saving features. It is also being constructed using mass timber instead of concrete, steel or aluminum to achieve a lower carbon footprint. (Photo: Natural Resources Canada / LinkedIn)

City of Peterborough gets $9.3 million boost from federal government for new zero carbon...

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Mix of loans and grants comes from Green Municipal Fund administered by Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
The seven inductees of the Junior Achievement of Northern and Eastern Ontario's 2024 Kawartha Lakes Business Hall of Fame (left to right, top and bottom): Brad Bird, John Fox, Kyle Hussey, Linden Mackey, Marlene Morrison Nicholls, and Anthony and Carlo Polito. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Seven inductees announced for Junior Achievement’s 2024 Kawartha Lakes Business Hall of Fame

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Brad Bird, John Fox, Kyle Hussey, Linden Mackey, Marlene Morrison Nicholls, and Anthony and Carlo Polito recognized for leadership and excellence.
Freezing rain on car

Freezing rain warning in effect for Kawarthas region starting Wednesday afternoon

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Ice build-up of 2-5 mm possible before freezing rain changes to rain in the evening.
Situated on a 1.6 acre site, the current Peterborough police station at Water and McDonnel streets in downtown Peterborough opened in 1968. In June 2021, the cost to replace the outdated building was estimated at $68 million. An earlier report recommended that a new 95,000-square-foot building be built on a six-acre site. (Photo: Google Maps)

Peterborough police lay first-ever charge of wilful promotion of hatred

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Attorney General authorized police to charge 31-year-old Peterborough man in connection to distribution of antisemitic flyers in 2023.
Tony Grady demonstrating the folding crampon system that come with Olang boots in a TikTok video from Grady's Feet Essentials in Peterborough that has been viewed more than 4.7 million times. (kawarthaNOW screenshots of TikTok video)

Grady’s Feet Essentials in Peterborough goes viral on TikTok

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Co-owner Tony Grady's 'flip my grips' video has over 4.7 million views.
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