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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.
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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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Missy Knott's September 15 event heralds launch of Wild Rice Records to encourage and promote young Indigenous performers.
The legendary California ska punk band Voodoo Glow Skulls performs at the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday, September 13, kicking off a month of diverse musical offerings that include an evening of indigenous musical performances at the Sparkle Celebration on September 15, celtic supergroup The Outside Track on September 19, psychobilly band The Creepshow on September 22, and jazz guitarist Rob Tardik on September 23.

Some indigenous, celtic, and jazz music with your punk? Market Hall has your back.

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September lineup at the downtown Peterborough performing arts venue has all the bases covered.
A sold-out show at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough. Unlike many venues of its size in other cities, Showplace is not municipally owned or operated. It's a not-for-profit organization run by a board of directors that has a solid plan in place to address some recent fiscal and capital challenges. (Photo: Emily Martin)

Showplace Performance Centre is ‘alive and well’ with new strategic and financial plans

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Cooperative relationship and shared vision with Market Hall benefits both not-for-profit organizations.
Participants in the second round of Starter Company Plus, a program offered through the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre with funding from the Government of Ontario, held over the summer. Starter Company Plus is designed to provide business training for aspiring to experienced entrepreneurs. On September 14 at Elmhirst's Resort, seven of the 15 entrepreneurs who participated in the second intake will be selected to get a share of $25,000 in grant money. A third intake Starter Company Plus opens in September, with the deadline to apply September 29th.

It’s not just about the grant money for entrepreneurs in Starter Company Plus program

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Only seven of 15 will get funding on September 14, but all participants unselfishly supported one another.
Showplace Performance Centre kicks off its fall lineup by presenting veteran musician Pat Temple and The Hi Lo Players on Friday, September 15. There are five more "Showplace Presents" shows from September to December, including Tonic@Twenty, a fundraiser with all proceeds going to support the non-profit organization.

Showplace Presents … six great shows as part of its fall lineup

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Non-profit performing arts venue in downtown Peterborough alive and well as it delivers on its core mission.
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