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ReFrame Film Festival has announced eight of the 60-plus films coming to the 2024 ReFrame Film festival from January 25 to February 4: (left to right, top to bottom) "Boil Water," "Manufacturing the Threat," "Queendom," "Winding Our Way Home," "Kirby's House," "Long Distance Swimmer," "Dear Ani," and "How to Power A City." Opening night on January 25 at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough will feature an in-person-only screening of "Boil Water." (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

A first look at eight of the 60-plus documentaries coming to the 2024 ReFrame...

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Opening night on January 25 at Showplace in downtown Peterborough includes screening of 'Boil Alert' about Indigenous artist and activist Layla Staats.
The Weber Brothers Band brings their "A Weber Brothers Christmas" show to Erben in downtown Peterborough on Friday night, with a portion of proceeds going to One City Peterborough to support housing, community safety, and social inclusion. (Photo: Old Church Theatre / Facebook)

nightlifeNOW – December 14 to 20

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

One man dead, one seriously injured in head-on crash on Highway 7 east of...

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21-year-old Manilla man died at scene of Thursday morning collision at intersection of Highway 7 and Emily Park Road.
Rick and Gailie Young's Peterborough All-Star Band at Peterborough Performs III in March 2023. The band will be returning to play at Peterborough Performs IV in the Erica Cherney Theatre at Showplace Performance Centre on March 7, 2024, one of 15 music acts donating their time and talents to help raise funds for local programs and initiatives that support people experiencing housing instability, food insecurity, and underemployment. (Photo courtesy United Way Peterborough & District)

Peterborough Performs benefit concert returns for the 4th time on March 7

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United Way-supported agencies providing shelter and emergency housing the big winner as 15 music acts perform on two Showplace stages over four hours.
"Lift" is an American action comedy film starring Kevin Hart as the leader of an international heist crew racing to steal $500 million in gold from a passenger plane at 40,000 feet. It premieres on Netflix on January 12, 2024. (Photo: Netflix)

What’s new on Netflix Canada in January 2024

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Highlights include Lift, Griselda, Good Grief, The Brothers Sun, Society of the Snow, Bitconned, and more.
On December 15, 2023, the City of Peterborough will host a lighting ceremony for a 35-foot-tall local spruce tree installed on November 30 in Quaker Foods City Square in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Treescape Certified Arborists / Facebook)

City of Peterborough hosting tree-lighting ceremony at Quaker Foods City Square on Friday

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As the Peterborough Singers perform seasonal songs, Mayor Jeff Leal will flip the switch at 5:30 p.m. to illuminate the 35-foot-tall local spruce tree.
Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal addressing city council during the meeting on December 11, 2023 that saw the city's 2024 budget approved. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of City of Peterborough livestream)

Peterborough city council approves 2024 budget with 7% residential property tax hike

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Original draft budget had proposed a 10% tax hike, reduced to 7.38% after finance committee deliberations.
Snow plow on highway during snow squall

Snow squall watch in effect for much of Kawarthas region Tuesday night and Wednesday

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Locally heavy snowfall with reduced visibility and total amounts of 10 to 25 cm expected.
Holiday Shopping Passport early bird winner Tony Jeffery (left) celebrates his win with Andrew Damiany, owner of Gentry Apparel at 377 George Street North, where Jeffery completed his winning passport. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Tony Jeffery receives $500 reward for shopping local in downtown Peterborough

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Holiday Shopping Passport $500 early bird draws continue on December 13 and 20, with $1,500 grand prize draw on January 10.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough police issue warning after man followed and accosted woman on Saturday

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Woman was walking her dog in Euclid and Trent streets area when man driving black SUV approached her.
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