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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.
On January 30, 2025, the City of Peterborough announced it had hired Darryl Julott as the city's new director of economic development. Julott will lead the city's new new economic development division. (Supplied photo)

‘Challenge is just another word for opportunity’ says City of Peterborough’s new economic development...

After nine days on the job, Darryl Julott's priorities include collaboration with stakeholders and partners and securing new employment lands.
NDP candidate Jen Deck, Progressive Conservative candidate Dave Smith, and Green Party candidate Lucas Graham participated in a debate at Market Hall in downtown Peterborough on February 18, 2025. Hosted by local business and housing organizations and billed as a debate on business-related issues, the candidates spoke to a wide range of issues. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)

Three of Peterborough-Kawartha’s five provincial election candidates square off at Market Hall

With Liberal candidate Adam Hopkins absent, the NDP's Jen Deck and the Green Party's Lucas Graham took on PC incumbent Dave Smith in a wide-ranging debate.
Four out of the five registered candidates for the Peterborough-Kawartha riding in the upcoming Ontario election participated in an all-candidates debate on homelessness and housing at All Saints' Anglican Church in Peterborough on February 12, 2025. Pictured from left to right are Andrew Roudny of the New Blue Party, Lucas Graham of the Green Party of Ontario, Adam Hopkins of the Ontario Liberal Party, and Jen Deck of the Ontario NDP, with an empty chair for incumbent Dave Smith of the PC Party of Ontario, who chose not to participate. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith a no-show at provincial election all-candidates debate on homelessness and...

Four of five candidates gathered at All Saints' Anglican Church in Peterborough Wednesday night to field questions from live and virtual audiences.
Toronto-based improv troupe The Coincidence Men (Gord Oxley, Marcel St. Pierre, Kerry Griffin, and Ralph MacLeod) will be joining local improv artists Meg Murphy, Jennine Profeta, and Janet Van De Graaff for klusterfork entertainment's "Impros All-Pros" comedy show at the Gordon Best Theatre in downtown Peterborough on February 21, 2025. (Publicity photo)

Up for a stupid good time? The Coincidence Men have you covered on February...

klusterfork's 'Impros All-Pros' comedy show brings acclaimed improv troupe to Peterborough's Gordon Best Theatre to join local improv artists.
encoreNOW for January 27, 2025 features (from left to right, top and bottom) Cirquelesque 6(9), "Something Rotten!", Against the Wind, Buzz Brass, Brushstrokes & Jazz, and "Fireside Munsch". (kawarthaNOW collage)

encoreNOW – February 10, 2025

Featuring Cirquelesque 6(9) at Peterborough's Market Hall, 'Something Rotten!' at Port Hope's Capitol Theatre, Buzz Brass at Lakefield United Church, and more,
Kieran Andrews, founder of the ComPassion Project and co-founder of Wild Rock Outfitters, addresses participants at the annual 8-Hour Ski Relay, hosted by the Kawartha Nordic Ski Club in North Kawartha Township on January 26, 2025. The annual event was held in support of the ComPassion Project, which is delivered in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough. (Photo: Jeff Faulds Photography)

The ComPassion Project is building a community of caring, with $191,000 gifted to date

Initiated by Wild Rock Outfitters co-founder Kieran Andrews with support from the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough, the fund has benefited six local organizations.

encoreNOW – January 27, 2025

Featuring Electric City Players' staging of Twelfth Night, a Peterborough Symphony Orchestra tribute to movie music, hit music and showmanship from Gowan, and more.
A rendering of TVM Group's proposed 10-storey residential-commercial development, which would be located immediately west of the Mark Street United Church building at 90 Hunter Street East in Peterborough's East City. (Graphic courtesy of TVM Group)

Proposed 10-storey building in Peterborough’s East City moves forward in application process

After developer files application for technical adequacy review, local residents again express concerns over building's size and related parking and traffic issues.
Directed by Jerry Allen (middle), the Peterborough Theatre Guild production of John Patrick Shanley's Irish romantic dramedy "Outside Mullingar" stars Steve Foote (left) as Anthony Reilly and Nancy Towns (right) as Rosemary Muldoon. The play will be staged for 10 performances from January 24 to February 8, 2025. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)

Steve Foote and Nancy Towns star in the Peterborough Theatre Guild production of ‘Outside...

Directed by Jerry Allen, award-winning playwright John Patrick Shanley's Irish romantic dramedy set for 10 performances January 24 to February 8.
Community Futures Peterborough executive director Devon Girard at the Art Gallery of Peterborough on January 14, 2025 to announce $100,000 in new funding for projects supporting economic growth under the Community Advancement Program. This is double the amount that was available under the program when it launched in 2024. (Photo courtesy of Community Futures Peterborough)

Community Futures Peterborough doubles Community Advancement Program funding to $100,000

Applications open until March 7 for non-repayable loan program that will see $10,000 provided to 10 successful applicants.

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