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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.
19-year-old Syrian refugee Rashid Sheikh Hassan, pictured outside The Whistle Stop Café in downtown Peterborough where he works, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for the Canadian International Medical Relief Organization (CIMRO) to purchase medicine and medical supplies for survivors of the February 6, 2023 earthquake that devastated southern Turkey and northern Syria. The Whistle Stop Café will also be donating all proceeds from poutine sales on March 13, 2023 to CIMRO. (Photo courtesy of Dave McNab)

Peterborough newcomer Rashid’s love of poutine leads to fundraiser for earthquake victims

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Less than a year after arriving in Canada, 19-year-old Syrian refugee is raising funds for medical supplies with the help of Dave 'Mr. David' McNab.
Peterborough musician Rob Phillips will be performing at the keyboard for the 500th time at the Black Horse Pub in downtown Peterborough on March 9, 2023. The Rob Phillips Trio will also faeture Dennis Pendrith on upright bass and Curtis Cronkwright on drums, with Carling Stephen the featured singer. Special guests include singers Beau Dixon and Marsala Lukianchuk, the latter having fronted the trio for about six years. (Photo courtesy of Rob Phillips)

Peterborough jazz and blues pianist Rob Phillips performs his 500th gig at the Black...

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Along with his band Dennis Pendrith, Curtis Cronkwright, and Carling Stephen, special guests include Beau Dixon and Marsala Lukianchuk.
Bill McMillan's 94th birthday coincides with the date of his first-ever art show. 'Together, We Paint' also features works by Jose Miguel Hernandez Autorino, his mentor and friend and an instructor at the Art School of Peterborough. It opens on March 3, 2023 during the First Friday Peterborough art crawl at the Art School of Peterborough's Launch Gallery in Charlotte Mews and continues until March 9. (Photo: Jose Miguel Hernandez Autorino)

94-year-old artist Bill McMillan has his first-ever exhibition at the Art School of Peterborough

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Opening on March 3, 'Together, We Paint' also features the work of his instructor and friend Jose Miguel Hernandez Autorino.
Peterborough musician Jacques Graveline (right) and Allan Reeve are co-faciliators with Bridges Peterborough, an organization working to challenge the prevailing ways of addressing poverty. The bridging teams are a small-group experience where under-resourced participants known as "catalysts" develop strategies with middle-income mentors to build a more stable life. (Photo courtesy of Jacques Graveline)

Bridges Peterborough is working to change the conversation around poverty

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Local musician Jacques Graveline is co-facilitator of 'Bridging Artists Forward', one of the organization's bridging teams meeting weekly beginning in March.
Peterborough singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Benj Rowland is performing at the Gordon Best Theatre in downtown Peterborough on April 1, 2023 with Meredith Moon opening. (Photo: John Gearin)

Peterborough musician Benj Rowland is back home and that suits him just fine

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Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist returns to Gordon Best Theatre on April 1 with Gordon Lightfoot's daughter Meredith Moon opening.
Dr. Madura Sundareswaran and nurse Kim Chep RPN of the Peterborough Newcomer Health Clinic, whose clients are referred by the New Canadians Centre. Dr. Sundareswaran opened the clinic in January 2023 with a goal to take on about 50 patients in its first year. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Newcomer Health Clinic)

Peterborough Newcomer Health Clinic helps immigrants and refugees transition to Canada’s health care system

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With patients referred by the New Canadians Centre, Dr. Madura Sundareswaran is starting them on the journey to full access to health care services.
Kassy Scott and Tyler Scott, pictured with their two young daughters, used the mentorship experience and seed grant they received through the 2022 Spark Mentorships and Grants Program to expand Rare Escape, their venture that sees delicious culinary offerings paired with an outdoor adventure. The Spark program, offered collaboratively by the Tourism Innovation Lab and Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism (a division of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development), returns in 2023 with applications opening February 14. (Photo courtesy of Rare Escape)

‘Spark’ program ignites aspirations of entrepreneurs with a tourism-related business dream

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Application deadline for 2023 program in Peterborough & the Kawarthas extended to April 4 with $3,000 seed grants, mentorship guidance up for grabs.
With tax season fast approaching, business owners will want to take advantage of the three free tax webinars being offered by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development's Business Advisory Centre, on February 22, March 6 and 20, 2023, for sole proprietors and partnerships, small corporations, and small business or self-employed individuals. (Photo: Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development)

Free webinars will help Peterborough-area business owners get ready for tax season

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Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development's Business Advisory Centre offering virtual workshops on February 22nd, March 6th and 20th.
According to Adam McInroy of McInroy & Associates Private Wealth Management, having a solid financial plan during a year of financial upheaval like we experienced in 2022 will help you avoid making decisions you may regret years down the road. You can book some time with Adam or one of the members of his team at their Bobcaygeon-based practice and they will sit down with you to review your financial goals, your investment portfolio, and your larger financial plan. (Stock photo)

McInroy and Associates Private Wealth Management helps clients manage financial uncertainty

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Adam McInroy and his team at Bobcaygeon-based practice provide clients with a solid financial plan.
Peter and Anna Bouzinelos, owners of The Pizza Factory at 1000 Lansdowne Street West in Peterborough, are closing the iconic restaurant on January 29, 2023 after almost 43 years in business. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)

The Pizza Factory owners Peter and Anna Bouzinelos thank Peterborough for over 42 years...

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Iconic restaurant is closing for good on January 29 as Peter and Anna retire.
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