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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.

Provincial dollars haven’t been promised Brock Mission’s transitional housing project, says Peterborough MPP-elect

After being 'inundated' with calls and emails, Dave Smith issues statement refuting project lead's claim that MPP assured him of operational funding.
The Peterborough Theatre Guild's production of Lauren Gunderson's "Silent Sky" brings the unsung story of brilliant 19th-century female astronomer Henrietta Leavitt to the stage for 10 performances from March 21 to April 5, 2025. (Graphic: Peterborough Theatre Guild)

Peterborough Theatre Guild’s production of ‘Silent Sky’ brings unsung story of brilliant female astronomer...

Starring Lindsay Unterlander as Henrietta Leavitt, Lauren Gunderson's play directed by Bea Quarrie runs for 10 performances from March 21 to April 5.
A rendering of Brock Mission's proposed 52-unit, six-storey co-ed transitional housing apartment building to be constructed at 738 Chemong Road in Peterborough, adjacent to the existing Cameron House women's shelter. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of City of Peterborough video)

Site testing work begins at future location of Brock Mission’s transitional housing development in...

Neighbouring residents of 738 Chemong Road site ask what's going on as ill feeling regarding project's fast-track approval lingers.
encoreNOW for February 24, 2025 features (from left to right, top and bottom) Lighthouse at Lindsay's Academy Theatre, Beau Dixon at The Theatre On King, Heryka Miranda and Norma Araiza at Trent University's Nozhem First Peoples Performance Space, Peterborough Singers performing the music of ABBA at Emmanuel United Church, Billboard: The Power of Women at Port Hope's Capital Theatre, and the Anne Shirley Theatre Company's "Charlie & The Chocolate Factory" musical at Showplace. (kawarthaNOW collage)

encoreNOW – February 24, 2025

Featuring Lighthouse, Beau Dixon, Heryka Miranda and Norma Araiza, Peterborough Singers, Capitol Theatre, and Anne Shirley Theatre Company.
Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association (PMBA) board members look on as pianist Rob Phillips announces a donation of $50,000 from supporter Lynn Morris at the February 15, 2025 PMBA blues jam at The Social in downtown Peterborough. Morris died two days later after a lengthy battle with cancer. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association gifted $50,000 by one of its most fervent supporters

Donation from Lynn Morris announced at the association's monthly blues jam on February 15, two days before she died following a lengthy cancer battle.
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,

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