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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, slo-pitch, and retrieving golf balls from the woods.
"Young Frankenstein" director Nate Axcell at the Peterborough Theatre Guild. The musical comedy, based on the 1974 film of the same time by Mel Brooks, runs for 11 performances from April 17 to May 3, 2026. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)

‘You are going to laugh’: Director Nate Axcell puts his stamp on Peterborough Theatre...

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Director promises 'something new but familiar' as 25-member cast takes to the Guild Hall stage in the Mel Brooks musical from April 17 to May 3.
Victoria Shepherd became the general manager of FLATO Academy Theatre in Lindsay in March 2025. She previously had a 20-year career in the music industry as well as over 35 years of experience as a freelance theatre director in Toronto. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)

One year on, FLATO Academy Theatre general manager Victoria Shepherd is right where she...

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Among her aims are embracing more community groups and events and reviving the Lindsay performing arts venue's own theatre company.
Peterborough native Chloë Black meets two dogs during a stint with Ukrainian Patriot in early 2023, when she helped deliver humanitarian aid packages to frontline soldiers and civilians in Ukraine. Her volunteer work in Ukraine followed a trip to Romainia in April 2022 when she volunteered with a group building a shelter for 800 animals displaced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo courtesy of Chloë Black)

‘Blues for Ukraine’ fundraiser aims to help Peterborough native Chloë Black’s humanitarian work in...

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June 11 event at Market Hall will feature a slide show talk by Black along with performances by top Canadian blues musicians.
The 2026 PTBO Home, Garden and Cottage Show on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12 will take over the Healthy Planet Arena with over 200 vendors. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Admission and parking is free. The annual spring tradeshow is hosted by Oldies 96.7. Freq 90.5, and PTBOToday.ca of My Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) and presented by title sponsor Forest Hill TK & Co Real Estate. (Photo courtesy of MBC)

Spring into your next project at the PTBO Home, Garden and Cottage Show on...

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Hosted by Oldies 96.7, Freq 90.5, and PTBOToday.ca, free-admission show at Healthy Planet Arena features 200+ vendors, expert advice, great deals, and more.
encoreNOW for March 23, 2026 features (from left to right, top and bottom) The Damn Truth at Lindsay's FLATO Academy Theatre, Public Energy's screening of Laura Taler's dance films "the village trilogy" and "Matryoshka Crush" at the Art Gallery of Peterborough, The Maple Blues Revue at Peterborough's Market Hall, author Maurice Switzer at Lakefield College School, Nicholas Campbell and the Metre Cheaters at Peterborough's Market Hall, and flautist Gillian Derer as guest artist as the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra's "Inspired" concert at Peterborough's Showplace. (kawarthaNOW collage)

encoreNOW – March 23, 2026

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Featuring The Damn Truth, dance films by Laura Taler, The Maple Blues Revue, author Maurice Switzer, Nicholas Campbell and the Metre Cheaters, and the PSO's 'Inspired'.
Juno-nominated Montreal-based hard rockers The Damn Truth (lead guitarist Tom Shemer, lead singer and rhythm guitarist Lee-la Baum, bassist Pierre-Yves Letellier, and drummer Dave Traina) are performing at FLATO Academy Theatre in Lindsay on March 27, 2026. (Photo: Natali Ortiz)

Juno-nominated Montreal hard rockers The Damn Truth set to shake Lindsay on March 27

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Lead singer Lee-la Baum and her three bandmates perform at FLATO Academy Theatre two days before crossing their collective fingers at the Juno Awards.
encoreNOW for March 9, 2026 features (from left to right, top and bottom) "Frozen: The Broadway Musical" at Peterborough's Showplace, St. Patrick's Day Kitchen Party at Camp Kawartha Environment Centre, "Screwball Comedy" at Peterborough Theatre Guild, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight at Peterborough Memorial Centre, "It's Too Late To Stop Now - The Music of Van Morrison" at Cobourg's Victoria Hall, and The Great Canadian Fiddle Show at Peterborough's Market Hall. (kawarthaNOW collage)

encoreNOW – March 9, 2026

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Featuring 'Frozen', St. Patrick's Day Kitchen Party, 'Screwball Comedy', The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, The Music of Van Morrison tribute, and The Great Canadian Fiddle Show.
Peterborough AIDS Resource Network (PARN) executive director Dane Record (left) and manager of education Achint picking up a Dodge Caravan from Kawartha Chrysler, one of two vehicles that will replace the decommissioned ambulance that organization has been using for nine years to provide mobile harm reduction services. With support from the City of Peterborough, PARN purchased the two vehicles with emergency funding provided under Health Canada's Substance Use and Addictions Program. (Photo courtesy of PARN)

Peterborough AIDS Resource Network putting not one but two new mobile outreach vehicles on...

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Decommissioned ambulance will be retired after nine years of providing mobile harm reduction services in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton.
encoreNOW for February 23, 2026 features (from left to right, top and bottom) the Highly Likely festival at Take Cover Books in Peterborough, "Midnight Madness" at the Peterborough Theatre Guild, "Tom Thomson's Wake" at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope, Craig Cardiff at the Market Hall in Peterborough, Séan McCann at the Bancroft Village Playhouse, and the documentary "We Lend A Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes" at Bancroft Village Playhouse. (kawarthaNOW collage)

encoreNOW – February 23, 2026

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Featuring the Highly Likely festival, Midnight Madness, Tom Thomson's Wake, Craig Cardiff, Séan McCann, and We Lend A Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes.
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.
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