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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.
Ken "The Pepper Kid" Randall when he played for the Toronto Blueshirts of the National Hockey Association from 1915 to 1917. When Randall was defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1919, he was fined $10 by the NHL for reportedly calling called referee Steve Vair a "son of a bitch." While he was a "a gentleman and a scholar" off the ice, according to his grandson Shayne Randall, author of "The Pepper Kid", Randall was one of the most penalized, fined, and suspended players becuase of his tough and aggressive play and his use of foul language. (Public domain)

76-year-old Peterborough author pays tribute to hockey’s ‘bad hombre’ Ken Randall

'The Pepper Kid' by Shayne Randall relates his grandfather's pioneering role in the birth of professional hockey
Local grass-roots collective Music Peterborough is holding a public consultation on October 29 at the Market Hall in Peterborough to initiate a conversation on Peterborough's music scene and how to promote and advocate for those in the industry. The consultation comes on the heels of the closure of The Spill (pictured), which was known for supporting local musicians. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

If you care about Peterborough’s live music scene, there’s a chair with your name...

Music Peterborough's first public consultation takes place on October 29 at Market Hall.
"Canada's Queen of Rock" Sass Jordan will be performing "Racine Revisited", a brand new rendition of her classic 1992 album "Racine", in its entirety at Peterborough's Market Hall on November 2. (Publicity photo)

Sass Jordan has plenty left in the tank and is revving to go

Iconic Canadian rock singer celebrates 25th anniversary of her groundbreaking album 'Racine' November 2 at Market Hall.
Toronto-based Elvis tribute artist Matt Cage, who has placed first several times at the world's largest Elvis festival in Collingwood, will be performing the songs of Elvis Presley at "Christmas With The King", an Elvis tribute concert at Showplace performance. (Photo: Matt Cage)

Champion Elvis tribute artist Matt Cage performs the music of The King on December...

'Christmas With The King' concert at Showplace backed by Gerie & The Koasters, members of the Peterborough Pop Ensemble, and more.
Gailie and Rick Young, known for their uniquely harmonized covers of Beatles music as well as hits by other 1960s British Invasion bands, have been a fixture at The Black Horse Pub in downtown Peterborough since it opened 12 years ago in performance. A benefit concert for Rick Young, who was recently diagnosed with cancer, takes place on Sunday, November 19 at The Venue in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: SLAB Productions)

Benefit for cancer-diagnosed musician Rick Young November 19 at The Venue

Support from Rick and Gailie's many musical friends buoying couple's spirits as chemotherapy looms.
Retired Chicago Blackhawks forward and two-time Stanley Cup champion Bryan Bickell with his entry in the Peterborough Humane Society's 'Shelter Shots' fundraising calendar at a launch event at Ricky's All Day Grill on September 26, 2017. Bickell, who posed with his rescue pit bull Bailey in a photograph donated by Peter Nguyen, is one of several past and current NHL players and other sports figures who appear with their rescue cats and dogs in the $20 calendar, all sales of which will go directly to support the Humane Society's rescue efforts. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)

Shelter Shots fundraising calendar features hockey players with rescue animals

All proceeds from sales of 2018 calendar will support Peterborough Humane Society.
Peterborough City Hall is located at 500 George Street in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Thinking of seeking municipal election in 2018? Be prepared for the consequences.

Long hours away from home, phone calls at all hours, and insulting personal comments will take a heavy toll on those you love.
Award-winning Toronto-based guitarist Rob Tardik brings his smooth jazz, Latin, and world instrumental music to Peterborough for the first time. Local singer-songwriter Mary-Kate Edwards will join him on stage to sing two of his songs.

Critically acclaimed guitarist Rob Tardik performs at the Market Hall on September 23

Contemporary jazz/world music guitarist will be joined by Peterborough's Mary-Kate Edwards.
These seven local business owners receive a share of $25,000 in grant money from the second round of the Starter Company Plus program: Maureen Brand of Garden of Eden, Sarah Susnar of Play Cafe, Leah Frampton of Green Leaf Baby, Lynn Franscio of Elixir, Jane Davidson of Best Write Communications, Lisa Torres of Access Homeopathy, and Claudia Foung of iMake iMove. The announcement was made at a special event at Elmhirst's Resort near Keene on Thursday, September 14, 2017, hosted by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development's Business Advisory Centre, which administers the program funded by the Province of Ontario. (Photo: Tyler Wilson)

Seven business owners share Starter Company Plus grant dollars

Business Advisory Centre-hosted event at Elmhirst's Resort a celebration of entrepreneurial spirit.
Singer-songwriter Missy Knott of Curve Lake First Nation has organized Sparkle Celebration on September 15 at Peterborough's Market Hall to coincide with the launch of Wild Rice Records, a collaboration between Knott, Guerilla Studios owner-operator Dave Searle, and Peterborough LIVE Music Festival founder Wendy Fischer to support and mentor young Indigenous performers. The event will feature performances by Crystal Shawanda, Missy Knott with Dean James, Gary Williams, Taylor Merrick, and The Bob Taylor Band. (Photo courtesy of Missy Knott)

Sparkle Celebration at Peterborough’s Market Hall shines the lights on Indigenous music talent

Missy Knott's September 15 event heralds launch of Wild Rice Records to encourage and promote young Indigenous performers.

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