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Tempers flare during #Ptbo city council meeting on strong mayors power motion to expedite Brock Mission project. Three councillors sided with Mayor Leal to pass motion after five-hour public meeting that saw 15 delegations. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/25/t...

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Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus zeroes in on four priorities with provincial election around the corner. Tariffs, more housing, investing in infrastructure, and community paramedicine top of mind for chair Bonnie Clark. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/25/e...

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Leave a legacy of health with an estate gift to the #Ptbo Regional Health Care Foundation. Supporting world-class care close to home, financial advisor Joe Curry has donated a life insurance policy to the PRHC Foundation. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/25/l...

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Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Stephanie Lake Photography with a red bellied woodpecker near Buckhorn. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/stephanielak... #birdsofthekawarthas #redbelliedwoodpecker #buckhorn #trentlakes #ptbokawartha #thekawarthas #ptbocounty

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Three of six #Ptbo Kawartha provincial candidates respond to environmental questions. For Our Grandchildren (4RG) posed questions on the topics of protected areas, land use planning changes, the climate crisis, and Indigenous and public input. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/24/t...

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This week's encoreNOW by Paul Rellinger features Lighthouse, Beau Dixon, Heryka Miranda and Norma Araiza, Peterborough Singers, Capitol Theatre, and Anne Shirley Theatre Company. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/24/e...

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76-year-old #Lakefield man seriously injured in Friday afternoon collision on #Hwy7 east of #Ptbo. Driver was ejected from his SUV after he pulled out into the path of an eastbound tractor trailer. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/24/7...

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Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Martha Hunt at Marmora and Lake. Light and shadows are changing with spring on the horizon. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/____marthahu... #marmoraontario #marmoraandlake #hastingscounty #ontario

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#Millbrook stars in third season episode of hit action-thriller series 'Reacher'. Pastry Peddler makes a cameo appearance in popular series now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/23/m...

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Habitat for Humanity #Ptbo & Kawartha Region's #Lakefield ReStore gets a refresh. Now open on Sundays, the boutique-style store will specialize in antiques, vintage treasures, and one-of-a-kind specialty items. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/23/h...

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Know Your Locals: Gel Manicure & Nail Extension Training with L'Moor on March 3 in #Cobourg. Bonnie Annis & William Roderick's #Northumberland based spa & wellness supply company is hosting 2 certificate courses at Venture13 for estheticians & nail technicians. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/23/k...

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Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Erin Shannon at Chemong Lake with Rosie. The snowbanks persist. Follow the photographer on Instagram www.instagram.com/kawartha_girl/ #chemonglake #chemong #bridgenorth #ennismore #selwyntownship #ptbocounty #thekawarthas #ptbokawartha #winterinthekawarthas

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A Place for the Arts in #Bancroft calls on artists to help revitalize Arne Roosman mural. Two-month revitalization project will add natural depictions to the 10-year-old mural depicting Bancroft's history since the arrival of settlers. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/22/b...

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#Northumberland County Forest receives financial boost for conservation and trail safety efforts. Stay Outdoors grant from Yamaha Financial Services will support new fencing and signage and planting of 160 native species. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/22/n...

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#Ptbo 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. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/22/p...

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Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Barry Killen somewhere in The Kawarthas. In celebration of our week. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/theburleighr... #hockeylife #thekawarthas #ptbocounty #ptbokawartha #thekawarthas #winterinthekawarthas #ontariolakes #canada

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Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival's 2025 opens inaugural call for visual artists to participate in June festival. Indigenous artists who have not exhibited before or established artists with new work to show are encouraged to apply. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/21/n...

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Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Lang Pioneer Village. Follow them on Instagram at www.instagram.com/langpioneer/ and Lang Pioneer Village Museum. #langpioneervillage #otonabeesouthmonaghan #osmtownship #ptbocounty #thekawarthas #ptbokawartha #winterinthekawarthas

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Art is for everyone with the range of educational programs at the Art Gallery of #Ptbo. Affordable art workshops are available for younger and older children, teens, and adults to explore their creativity. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/20/a...

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'The community engagement was incredible': Trent, Fleming students camp out in #Ptbo in support of affordable housing. Tau Kappa Epsilon student fraternity members raise awareness and $2,700 for Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/20/t...

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nightlifeNOW for Feb 20-26 featuring live music listings at pubs & restaurants in #Ptbo & the greater Kawarthas. The "Blue Valentines" show at Jethro's on Sat aft is a tribute to the music of late singer-songwriters Willie P. Bennett, Cris Cuddy, and Joe Hall. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/20/n...

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'Challenge is just another word for opportunity' says new economic development director for City of #Ptbo. After nine days on the job, Darryl Julott's priorities include collaboration with stakeholders and partners and securing new employment lands. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/20/c...

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KWIC and KSAC to 'Accelerate Action' in #Nogo #Ptbo for International Women's Day. Free March 8 celebration includes a rally and march beginning at city hall followed by a community event at the Peterborough Public Library. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/20/k...

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Town of #Cobourg receives provincial economic development award of excellence. Town's economic development department recognized for its workforce development programs focused on youth. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/20/t...

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The benefits of being a bike-friendly business in #Ptbo. Bike-friendly practices can save money, foster healthier employees, attract more customers, and contribute to the local economy. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/20/t...

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UPDATED - Lansdowne Place Mall in #Ptbo temporarily closed after bomb threat call. Police evacuated and closed the mall for several hours Wednesday afternoon until a bomb squad checked the property and cleared it as safe. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/19/l...

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High-speed rail network with a stop in #Ptbo gets green light for development. Cadence consortium selected to co-develop project with Crown corporation Alto and federal investment of $3.9 billion over six years. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/19/h...

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Lansdowne Place Mall in #Ptbo temporarily closed for police investigation. Police evacuated and closed the mall Wednesday afternoon after responding to a call for service. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/19/l...

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Three of Peterborough-Kawartha's five provincial election candidates square off at Market Hall in #Ptbo. 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. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/19/t...

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Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Julie Baker's Photography in Douro Dummer. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/juliebakersp... #douro #dourodummertownship #ptbocounty #ptbokawartha #thekawarthas #winterinthekawarthas #kawarthaNOW #kawarthafarms

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#Northumberland County warden reaching out to border communities in response to U.S. tariff threats. Brian Ostrander has sent letters to elected officials in New York and Pennsylvania. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/18/n...

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Well-known #Ptbo artist Peer Christensen is fighting brain cancer. A GoFundMe has been organized to help cover costs while Christensen undergoes treatment in Kingston. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/18/w...

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Haliburton Highlands Health Services holding community forums on future of healthcare in #Haliburton County. Forums will take place February 19, March 5, and March 26 in person at #Minden site and virtually. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/18/h...

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Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Mike Quigg at Kasshabog Lake. Bluejays every day. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/_evidence_/ #birdsofthekawarthas #kasshaboglake #kasshabog #ptbokawartha #thekawarthas #ptbocounty #winterinthekawarthas #kawarthaNOW

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Good Family Day morning our #kawarthapeeps from Lori McKee in Jackson Park. Happy shoveling. Be safe. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mckee_la/ #jacksonpark #transcanadatrail #ptbo #ptbotrails #ptbonogo #ptbokawartha #thekawarthas #winterinthekawarthas

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Capitol Theatre #PortHope to showcase 'The Power of Women' during first Billboard concert of the season. International Women's Day shows on March 8 and 9 feature local and regional female musicians performing top hits from well-known female artists. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/16/p...

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For Black History Month, Yvette Virgin shares her family's story of battling slavery and racism. The Five Counties Children's Centre employee is the daughter of the late educator, actor, public broadcaster, and anti-racism advocate Nerene Virgin. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/16/f...

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Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from @kirkhillsley on the Millbrook Valley Trails. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/kirkhillsley/ #millbrookvalleytrails #cavanmonaghan #Millbrook #ptbocounty #thekawarthas #ptbokawartha #kawarthatrails #kawarthas #winterinthekawarthas

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New works by two Indigenous performing artists coming to #Nogo #Ptbo on Feb 28 and Mar 1. Public Energy and Nozhem First Peoples Performance Space present 'Ewi, What a Dream!' by Norma Araiza and 'Toj' by Heryka Miranda. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/15/n...

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What's open and closed on Family Day. Holiday hours for 287 selected businesses, organizations, and services in in #Ptbo, #Lindsay, #Cobourg, #PortHope, and across the greater Kawarthas region. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/15/w...

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Weekend winter storm warning now in effect for Kawarthas region. Environment Canada is forecasting 25-40 cm of snow by Sunday, with heaviest snow on Sunday. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/14/a...

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Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Linda Kassil @kawartha_kaptures on Chemong Lake. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/kawartha_kap... #chemonglake #thekawarthas #selwyn #ptbokawartha #ptbocounty #thekawarthas #selwyntownship #winterinthekawarthas #kawarthaNOW

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Another significant winter storm on its way to the Kawarthas region for Sunday. Environment Canada is forecasting 15-30 cm of snow before the storm eases early Monday morning. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/14/a...

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City staff recommend hiking liability insurance requirement for downtown #Ptbo patio program. Increase from $2 million to $5 million in liability insurance coverage would only apply to alcohol-serving businesses. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/14/c...

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Elderly 'grandparent scam' victims in #Ptbo lose $17,000 in three incidents in last 24 hours. Peterborough police are seeking a woman who appears to have been involved in all three incidents. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/14/e...

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EarlyON #Northumberland family fun bingo contest 'back again by popular demand'. More than 95 families took part in 2024 contest, which offers a chance to win Ontario Parks passes. kawarthanow.com/2025/02/14/e...

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