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Paul Rellinger
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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.
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.
Sarah McNeilly reacts as councillor Lesley Parnell, who was chairing a public meeting under the Planning Act on February 24, 2025, tells her she is not allowed to speak to Mayor Jeff Leal's use of his strong mayor powers to expedite Brock Mission's proposed transitional housing project. The meeting, where the mayor's motion to expedite the project was approved by a one-third council vote, led to McNeilly forming the Northcrest Neighbours for Fair Process (NNFP) neighbourhood association, which launched an ultimately unsuccessful legal challenge of the mayor's decision that led to a settlement agreement where NNFP has agreed to pay $22,500 to the City of Peterborough and Brock Mission. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of City of Peterborough video)

Neighbourhood association agrees to pay $22,500 settlement to the City of Peterborough and Brock...

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Northcrest Neighbours for Fair Process was forced to abandon its strong mayor powers challenge after court ordered $30,000 security deposit for case to continue.
encoreNOW for December 1, 2025 features (from left to right, top and bottom) Peterborough Theatre Guild's "The Emperor's New Clothes" at the Guild Hall, "Quartom Sings Noel" with the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra at Emmanuel United Church, New Stages Theatre's "It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" at Peterborough's Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, "Elvis' Wonderful World of Christmas" featuring Steve Michaels at Lindsay's Academy Theatre, and the Foley family's "A Cozy Christmas" as Peterborough's Showplace Performance Centre. (kawarthaNOW collage)

encoreNOW – December 1, 2025

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Featuring The Emperor's New Clothes, In From The Cold, Quartom Sings Noel, It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Elvis' Wonderful World of Christmas, and A Cozy Christmas.
Peterborough mayor Jeff Leal addressing local business leaders during the annual Mayor's Breakfast hosted by Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce at the Peterborough Golf and Country Club on November 27, 2025. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal warns upcoming review of city services ‘won’t be for the...

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Third-party review 'will look under the hood at every bolt and nut' in a bid to find savings, says mayor during Chamber breakfast address.
Ann Farquharson (left) with Danielle Turpin, both volunteers with the United Way of Peterborough and District's 2025-26 campaign cabinet, during the United Way's campaign launch event on September 25, 2025. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

Ann Farquharson remembered as a loyal friend, ‘a fierce defender’ of causes, and ‘a...

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Celebration of life for prominent Peterborough lawyer, former city councillor, and civic leader to be held this Saturday at Market Hall.
Cast members display the emperor's invisible clothes during a rehearsal of the Peterborough Theatre Guild production of Gerry McBride's "The Emperor's New Clothes." The family-friendly musical adaptation of the classic Hans Christian Andersen folktale runs for seven public performances from December 5 to 14, 2025. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

Peterborough Theatre Guild gives ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ a musical reimagining this December

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Gerry McBride's adaptation of the classic folktale features original music by John Austin, a fresh character, and a cast of young talent and seasoned stage veterans,
Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles answers a question during a visit to Peterborough on November 21, 2025 to express her party's opposition to the Ontario government's Bill 60, dubbed the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)

Ontario’s NDP leader calls for ‘real rent control’ during Peterborough visit

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Marit Stiles pledges continued fight against Bill 60 and urges Ford government to facilitate the building of 'truly affordable homes'.
The Peterborough Singers has launched a $250,000 fundraising campaign for the Syd Birrell Legacy Fund, named in recognition of founder and conducter Syd Birrell who is retiring in December 2025 after 35 years leading the auditioned choir. The fund will not only provide financial stability for the non-profit charitable organization, but will help the Peterborough Singers support emerging young artists and hire world-class soloists. (Photo: Ash Nayler)

Peterborough Singers launches fundraising campaign for legacy fund in honour of retiring founder and...

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Charitable organization aims to raise $250,000 for Syd's Legacy Fund for financial sustainability, to support emerging artists and hire soloists, and more.
Carried Away and the Convivio Chorus performing at the 2015 In From The Cold concert at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough. The 26th annual Christmas benefit concert, which has raised more than $220,000 to date for Peterborough's YES Shelter for Youth and Families, is returning to the Market Hall on December 5 and 6, 2025, featuring an earlier start time on Friday night, a Saturday afternoon matinee, and roots singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Benj Rowland as a special musical guest. (Photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW)

In From The Cold Christmas benefit concert returns to Market Hall on December 5...

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26th annual fundraiser for Peterborough's YES Shelter for Youth and Families introduces a matinee performance and welcomes a special musical guest.
encoreNOW for November 17, 2025 features (from left to right, top and bottom) "Hansel & Gretel - The Sweet & Sticky Panto" at Port Hope's Capitol Theatre, Boreal at Bancroft Village Playhouse, the Colin James Trio at Peterborough's Showplace Performance Centre, "We Lend A Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes" at Lakefield College School's Bryan Jones Theatre, Hawksley Workman at Peterborough's Market Hall, and "A Christmas Story: The Musical" at Lindsay's Academy Theatre. (kawarthaNOW collage)

encoreNOW – November 17, 2025

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Featuring 'Hansel & Gretel - The Sweet & Sticky Panto', Boreal, Colin James Trio, 'We Lend A Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes', Hawksley Workman, and 'A Christmas Story - The Musical',
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