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Paul Rellinger a.k.a Relly is an award-winning journalist and longtime former newspaper editor still searching for the perfect lead. When he's not putting pen to paper, Paul is on a sincere but woefully futile quest to own every postage stamp ever issued. A rabid reader of history, Paul claims to know who killed JFK but can't say out of fear for the safety of his oh so supportive wife Mary, his three wonderful kids and his three spirited grandchildren. Paul counts among his passions Peterborough's rich live music scene, the Toronto Maple Leafs, slopitch and retrieving golf balls from the woods. You can follow Paul on Twitter at @rellywrites.
During an event hosted by the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce at The Stonehouse Hall on February 19, 2026, Alto CEO Martin Imbleau delivered virtual remarks about the high-speed rail network that will include a stop in Peterborough. Imbleau was scheduled to appear in person but his flight was grounded due to weather conditions. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)

‘A weapon of mass construction’: Peterborough politicians and business leaders updated on Alto high-speed...

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Alto CEO Martin Imbleau speaks to the logistics and benefits of the 1,000-kilometre rail network that will link Peterborough to points east and west.
Carling Dulder as Anna and Eddy Sweeney as Wesley recalling the life-defining moments of their high school years during a rehearsal of the Peterborough Theatre Guild's production of "Midnight Madness" by award-winning Peterborough-born playwright Dave Carley. Directed by Jane Werger and produced by Diane Théberge, the heartfelt comedy runs for 10 performances from February 27 to March 14, 2026. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

‘A laugh-at-life comedy, but there are tears too’: Peterborough Theatre Guild stages Dave Carley’s...

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Running for 10 performances from February 27 to March 14, Peterborough native's play filled with hometown references will resonate with local audiences,
encoreNOW for February 9, 2026 features (from left to right, top and bottom) "The Psychic" at Lindsay Little Theatre, Miss Emily at The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough, Russell deCarle at the Stone Hall Sessions in Havelock, Ladom Ensemble at Performing Arts Lakefield, Peterborough Performs VI at Showplace Performance Centre in Peterborough, and the opening event of New Stages Theatre's Brand New Stages festival at The Theatre On King in Peterborough. (kawarthaNOW collage)

encoreNOW – February 9, 2026

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Featuring The Psychic, Miss Emily, Russell deCarle, Ladom Ensemble, Peterborough Performs VI, and the Brand New Stages Festival.
Paul Rellinger interviews kawarthaNOW founder, CEO, and publisher Jeannine Taylor at VentureNorth in downtown Peterborough on January 17, 2024 after she was announced as one of the 14 inductees of JA-NEO's 2024 Business Hall of Fame. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

10 years on with kawarthaNOW: A wise woman’s words, 876 bylines, and boundless gratitude

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Paul Rellinger reflects on his 10th anniversary of writing stories for kawarthaNOW.
encoreNOW for January 26, 2026 features (from left to right, top and bottom) the 2026 ReFrame Film Festival in downtown Peterborough and online, Terra Lightfoot at Peterborough's Market Hall, Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom with Whiskey Jack at Lindsay's Academy Theatre, Heartbreak Hits: Billboard In Concert at Port Hope's Capitol Theatre, the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra's "Stars of the Silver Screen" at Peterborough's Showplace, and Alex Cuba at Peterborough's Market Hall. (kawarthaNOW collage)

encoreNOW – January 26, 2026

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Featuring the ReFrame Film Festival, Terra Lightfoot, Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom, Billboard In Concert's Heartbreak Hits, PSO's Stars of the Silver Screen, and Alex Cuba,
Burlington-based SIREG Management Inc. has filed an appeal with the Ontario Land Tribunal after Peterborough city council denied its application to convert a townhouse complex of 128 three-bedroom rental units at 700 Parkhill Road West into condominiums. (Photo: SIREG Management Inc.)

Peterborough city council’s denial of Parkhill Place condo conversion appealed to Ontario Land Tribunal

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In December, council unanimously voted against property owner's plan to convert 128 three-bedroom rental units at 700 Parkhill Road into condominiums.
Harpist Tanah Haney and fiddler John Hoffman, pictured performing as the duo Banish Misfortune, will be joined by cellist Jessica Lindeman for a free family-friendly Robbie Burns Day concert on February 8, 2026 (rescheduled from January 25) at Camp Kawartha Environment Centre in Peterborough. The trio will perform Scottish airs, waltzes, jigs, and reels, as well as well-known Scottish songs including "Wild Mountain Thyme," "The Parting Glass," and "Auld Lang Syne" with lyrics by the beloved Scottish poet. (Photo courtesy of John Hoffman)

Newly formed trio to showcase Scottish music on Robbie Burns Day at Camp Kawartha...

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February 8 concert sees fiddler John Hoffman, harpist Tanah Haney, and cellist Jessica Lindeman perform traditional and 'neo-trad' tunes in honour of the beloved poet
encoreNOW for January 12, 2026 features (from left to right, top and bottom) Girls Nite Out stand-up comedy and improv show at Peterborough's Market Hall, Peterborough Theatre Guild's production of "Where You Are" at the Guild Hall, Honeymoon Suite at Lindsay's Academy Theatre, three Peterborough Folk Festival emerging artists at the Market Hall, New Stages Theatre's staged reading of "Women of the Fur Trade" at the Market Hall, and Public Energy's presentation of "Rinse" at the Market Hall. (kawarthaNOW collage)

encoreNOW – January 12, 2026

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Featuring Girls Nite Out, 'Where You Are', Honeymoon Suite, Peterborough Folk Festival emerging artists, 'Women of the Fur Trade', and 'Rinse'.
Colleen White-Goodchild as Suzanne, Lindsay Wilson as Beth, and Lyndele Gauci as Glenda during a rehearsal for the Peterborough Theatre Guild's production of "Where You Are" by Canadian playwright Kristen Da Silva, which runs for 10 performances from January 16 to 31, 2026. In the touching comedy, sisters Suzanne and Glenda are enjoying their retirement on Manitoulin Island as veterinarian neighbour Patrick (Kevin O'Neill, not pictured) helps them out when Suzanne's doctor daughter Beth comes to Toronto for a visit, resulting in a budding romance between Patrick and Beth and the revelation of more than one family secret. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

Lighten up your winter with ‘Where You Are’ at the Peterborough Theatre Guild from...

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Director Jerry Allen and producer Pat Hooper team up once again to bring Oakville playwright Kristen Da Silva's touching comedy to the stage,
Craig McFarland of Linwood Homes (second from right) and Rotarians (left to right) Brent Perrin, Lyn Giles, and Amy Simpson with an $8,500 cheque for Five Counties Children's Centre at the Rotary Club of Peterborough's annual Christmas lunch at Northminster United Church on December 22, 2025. The Linwood Homes Fore The Kids Golf Tournament in September raised a total of $17,000, which was split equally between the Rotary Club and the regional children's treatment centre, which was originally conceived by Rotarians back in 1970. (Photo courtesy of Rotary Club of Peterborough)

Festive fun and community impact on full display at Rotary Club of Peterborough’s Christmas...

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Sweater contest, student breakfast club volunteers, and a big cheque highlighted the local service club's annual holiday gathering on December 22.
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