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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.
Peterborough's own Mayhemingways (Josh Fewings and Ben Rowland) are heading out on tour with Bill and Joel Plaskett in early spring (photo: Jeremy Kelly)

Mayhemingways score a major tour with Juno winner Joel Plaskett

Peterborough folk duo join Joel and his father Bill this spring to support their new record Solidarity.
Members of the public at Peterborough's Market Hall, almost all opposed to the proposed sale, left disappointed when City Council voted 6-5 in favour of selling the electricity distribution utility to Hydro One (photo; Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough City Council confirms decision to sell Peterborough Distribution Inc. to Hydro One

After five hours and 26 delegations mainly opposing sale, council votes 6-5 to proceed.
"Real horns. Real music." Greg Weichel, Rob Roy, Steve McCracken, and Jim Usher (not pictured) comprise the horn section of The Rocket Revue (bassist Andy Pryde is in the background). The R&B band is performing on New Year's Eve at the Parkway Banquet Hall in Peterborough. (Photo: The Rocket Revue / Facebook)

The Rocket Revue launches anew this New Year’s Eve

Peterborough's self-billed "swinginest, rockinest rhythm and blues band" preparing to party with guest singer Beau Dixon.
One of a series of photographs taken at Ridgeview Cottages, on the shores of Rice Lake, which were procured through the Partnership Allocation Program in a photography project with the Rice Lake Tourist Association (photo: RTO8)

Kawarthas Northumberland looking for partners to enhance and promote regional tourism

Don't wait to apply for funding under the RTO8 Partnership Allocation Program.
Iconic Canadian rocker Kim Mitchell returns to Peterborough MusicFest on July 1, 2017 as part of the Celebrate At Home Canada's 150th birthday celebrations in Peterborough (photo: The Feldman Agency)

Kim Mitchell to help Peterborough celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday

"Celebrate At Home" on Canada Day 2017 when iconic Canadian rocker performs at Peterborough Musicfest.
Market Hall Performing Arts Centre and the Canadian Mental Health Association, Halliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge present "an evening of song andstory" with Séan McCann at 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 26 (publicity photo)

Séan McCann’s journey captured in his music and his words

Former Great Big Sea member's openness about his sexual abuse, subsequent alcoholism at the heart of his November 26 Market Hall appearance.
Cyclist Miles Arbour recently "bikepacked" the 450-km Central Ontario Loop Trail. Many hundreds of kilometres of trails connect communities along the Trent-Severn Waterway, offering unique tourism opportunities for businesses in the Kawarthas. An interactive workshop on November 29 will showcase the benefits of strengthening the linkages between these communities. (Photo: Miles Arbour)

All trails lead to a more enriching tourism experience

November 29 workshop in Peterborough to showcase benefits of linking communities on Trent-Severn Waterway.
Peterborough's place for entrepreneurs, the Business Advisory Centre at Peterborough Economic Development provides free and confidential services to help you start and grow your small business

New and seasoned entrepreneurs have an ally in the Business Advisory Centre

Free services from Peterborough Economic Development give you the knowledge and tools to achieve business success
Excellence in customer service is even more important in the age of social media. Kathleen Seymour is owner and operator of the Kawartha Coffee Co. in downtown Bobcaygeon, which received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in 2015 because of consistently great reviews from customers. Business owners and employees can take a free online course in customer service excellence thanks to regional tourism organization RTO8. (Photo courtesy of RTO8)

It’s not enough to simply roll out the welcome mat

Regional tourism organization offers free online customer service training course.
Four of the concerts at Showplace during its 20th anniversary season: The Wintergarten Orchestra on October 27, Strings Attached with Michael Gabriel on October 28, Fred Eaglesmith with Tif Ginn on November 12, and Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy's A Celtic Family Christmas on December 22 and 23

Showplace’s 20th anniversary season has something for everyone

Pre-Christmas schedule at downtown Peterborough performance venue is as busy as it is varied.

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